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Chapter 72: Rejected

Author: J.D Peters
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LISA'S POV

I stood there, my head held high, as my family discussed my life as if I wasn't even in the room.

Dad's words cut deep. "Now that Lisa's married to Leo, we can't trust her anymore."

I felt a sting, but I remained silent.

Mom's eyes met mine, and for a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of understanding.

But Dad continued, his voice firm. "That's why I demoted her from CEO to nothing. She has no role in the company now."

Becky's grip on my hand tightened.

Louisa snorted. "Good riddance. She didn't deserve the position anyway."

I clenched my jaw, fighting to keep my temper in check.

Dad's words kept coming, each one a dagger to my heart. "Lisa will take over the company until you're ready to leave that marriage."

Leave Leo? Was that even an option?

Dad's reasoning was twisted. "I couldn't let you run the company, not with Leo's influence."

As if I was some puppet, controlled by my husband.

Louisa chimed in, her voice dripping with malice. "Yes, Dad's right. You're too busy be
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